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Posted by: Zagwire
Wow, sorry but I don't have the time to read all three posts of information at the moment so I'll take the time to read it tomorrow after school. But after looking a few of the videos I personally think a few of your methods are off.
Reaching the Banshee First and Avoiding the Early Kill
Videos Referenced in this Section
Video 1: First to the Banshee
Video 2: Early Kill Avoidance on Sandtrap
Video 3: Early Kill Avoidance on Valhalla
In video 3 you immediatally zoom off to the center of the map. Not a good idea on Valhalla, when each team is equipped with a Missile Pod you make yourself an easy target and risk loosing the Banshee in the to start the game. Also when their Banshee goes up you risk having 2 enemies on your tail which can be very tough to dodge.
I suggest that you peel off towards the turret post. This area puts a wall between you and the opposing base and allows you to see the battle develop on the hill. If needed you can make a quick and unnoticed swoop in from the side to aid your team in taking the hill.
Also on another note be VERY careful on your splatters. I saw that a few times you went in for a spatter but in narrow situations. Never go in for a spatter if there is a wall or barrier close in front of you. Now you were able to get the kill but if you ever end up missing you risk getting stuck and jacked, loosing your shields critically, or jarring your Banshee (blowing it up).
Sorry for the negitivity. You did a ton of things right and even a couple of tips I will definitely put to work. Lol just look at it this way, I only had time to post a short negitive post, I'll need much more time pointing out the good parts :) . I'll post again tomorrow when I have more time and go more in depth with your methods and tips.
Banshee Experience
5,000 Social Banshee Kills
Ranked 19th in the world according to HaloCharts
16 Social Invincibles in Banshee
28 Social Untouchables in Banshee
Countless Sprees, Frenzies, and Riots in Banshee
100s of Spatters in Banshee
5 Spatter Sprees in Banshee
10 Overkills in Banshee
70 Skyjackers
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In all honesty, I agree with you in many respects except to the extent that you look at things in terms of black and white. I think that some of our strategies are just different. A good player with any weapon or vehicle must be fluid and adaptable to the situation.
In the video you referenced, the other team had numerous guests and, making a calculated judgment based on their EXP levels, I intended to be aggressive and "baiting" in the beginning of the game to ensure map control from the start of the game. As you can see, the other team aggressively attacked the Banshee first, resulting in my early kill avoidance maneuvers, and their overaggression and single-minded focus on the Banshee allowed my teammates to gain map control, the laser, and total destruction of all of the other team's weaponized vehicles (i.e., Warthog and Banshee) within the first minute of the game. Because my Banshee survived, I am a bit confused as to why you say that this strategy is wrong. In this instance, the calculated risk was low, the potential benefit was high, and the strategy worked.
Also, I understand that you didn't have the time to read my strategy on splattering, but I did note in my first post that excessive splattering is risky but worth the risk in some situations due to its mentally demoralizing effect on the other team.
My Banshee philosophy is very team-oriented (not saying that yours isn't). I'll gladly sacrifice myself if it means a flag capture or bomb score for the team. Except in BTB-Slayer games, where kill tally is the way you win, my kill totals are not always (but sometimes) high. But I believe that Banshee effectiveness depends on teamwork and survivability.
Looking forward to your other comments once you have time to read through the strategies. Thanks for the read!
[Edited on 09.08.2008 8:06 AM PDT]