- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
k 3 main things with Halo PC:
#1 make sure ur comp. is pretty new or at least updated (hardware-wise) especially and i say ESPECIALLY!!!!!! in ur graphics card, if u don't know what this is consult the "Buyer's guide to Graphics Card" thread under the sticky "The Guides:: READ ME FIRST" or consult anyone who u know that knows good info. on computers. Because if u don't have a good graphics card then Halo PC won't look good and won't play good, but if u shell out to get a good card Halo PC does and will look better then Halo Xbox
#2: Make sure ur internet connection is AT LEAST a low cable connection (again like mine) Even broadband and especially dial-up is a big NO-NO for Halo PC,even with my connection there is quite a bit of lag in normal servers/games. The netcode for Halo PC is very demanding of high bandwith so unless u want the MC to go across Blood Gulch in about an hour then i'd upgrade ur interenet connection
#3. And this is important...expect quite a lot of laggg. Yes Gearbox did a poor job with the netcode for Halo PC and we have to pay the price by lagg, although u may have experianced lag on LIVE or even Xbox connect if u see really bad laggg on Halo PC do not quit on this game in frustration, there are times that u won't even be able to move, u get ejected due to bag laggg, u won't be able to connect to games, and ur screen will have a new frame every 5SEC.!!!!!!! K this is rare, and as long as you're choosing good server you'll be fine for the most part. But still be warned there is quite a bit of lagg in this game, quite a bit more than other PC multiplayer games as well as LIVE and Xbox connect.
and finally just get used to shooting with a mouse and using a keyboard. At first u might be a bit rusty, but play the campaign (yes it's all there) (oh, especially on Legendary :) and you'll be beating bad people in no time. Hope to c u online :)
oh ya 1 more thing: don't be surprised if people kill u with 3 headshots with da pistol in about 2 sec. cause this happens a lot of the time and no, they're not l337 H4X0rZ. k with PC shooters using a mouse an a keyboard it is VERY easy to aim well and kill within seconds. U will see some VERY good people (like me, hehe)
[Edited on 4/10/2005]