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Subject: Summer Mythic Recon Challenge

Hoopajoop


I received my Halo 3 Recon armor on 8-3-09 for completing Sierra 117 on Mythic Difficulty through the Summer Mythic Recon Challenge.

Posted by: Tyrant122312
This is hilarious amd borderline dyslexic. People are asking contest-related questions in the Mythic thread and Mythic-related questions in this thread...


I can move my replies if you like Tyrant, lol.

  • 07.01.2009 12:01 PM PDT

So, are gameplay-related questions for the mythic topic and submission/info related questions for this one, then? There's a lot of links that we have to deal with for this contest =/, so I think it's usually easier just to comment on this thread.

At any rate, I've managed to get to the scarab 2-3 times. One of the times, I used the turret only to have it implode on itself, literally. I guess the missile fired and instantly hit the marine standing next to me, or something. Bogus. Also, how is jumping on the scarab a safer route? I spent an hour practicing this technique, and time after time the scarab moved away and I died as the fall-killing distance is right above the ground if you jump off the crane. How freaking annoying. Is there any real way to guarantee a safe landing on the scarab?

Also, is driving under the scarab with a rocket wielding marine a viable technique? I tried this a few times and I was boarding the scarab at a much more frequent rate. Plus, there was usually a grunt on the bottom level for me to restore my shields on and for me to pick up a plasma pistol if I needed it. Though, if you are going to do this technique, you should definitely BR down the turret-grunts from on top the crane first.

  • 07.01.2009 7:03 PM PDT

Hello, Community!

Hopefully if you're reading this, it's because you're interesting in kicking your campaign experience up a notch by cranking up the Legendary with all skulls activated :-) Need advice? A guide? Maybe even a friendly community to cheer you on and help guide you through the process? Then give our Mythic thread a read, and Godspeed on your Mythic journey!

Best Regards,
The Tyrant

Posted by: Silver0range
So, are gameplay-related questions for the mythic topic and submission/info related questions for this one, then? There's a lot of links that we have to deal with for this contest =/, so I think it's usually easier just to comment on this thread.


There are three links you need to worry about. I'd hope that isn't too many for you to deal with. In the future, use them accordingly please.

At any rate, I've managed to get to the scarab 2-3 times. One of the times, I used the turret only to have it implode on itself, literally. I guess the missile fired and instantly hit the marine standing next to me, or something. Bogus. Also, how is jumping on the scarab a safer route? I spent an hour practicing this technique, and time after time the scarab moved away and I died as the fall-killing distance is right above the ground if you jump off the crane. How freaking annoying. Is there any real way to guarantee a safe landing on the scarab?

Also, is driving under the scarab with a rocket wielding marine a viable technique? I tried this a few times and I was boarding the scarab at a much more frequent rate. Plus, there was usually a grunt on the bottom level for me to restore my shields on and for me to pick up a plasma pistol if I needed it. Though, if you are going to do this technique, you should definitely BR down the turret-grunts from on top the crane first.


The Scarab always follows the same pattern when it decends and walks over to whichever crane you are closest too. When it does this, it initially stands directly under the crane. Too far under to back up in time for you to miss the landing. However, if you wait too long to board the machine, it will position itself just a tad further away. Far enough that when you try to board, it will back away from you.

  • 07.01.2009 8:18 PM PDT

Mythic Conqueror #22

More information regarding Mythic difficulty can be found at this thread

So is this where the hyperlink should go to? I still have no idea, so many people are saying so many different things.

  • 07.01.2009 9:20 PM PDT

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I'm just gonna do the hardest missions on mythic as that way I have the best chance:) Probably take longer but I can't be bothered to do the easier ones... the only two I am definitely not doing is The Covenant and The Ark.

  • 07.02.2009 12:05 AM PDT

Posted by: cagman40
I'm just gonna do the hardest missions on mythic as that way I have the best chance:) Probably take longer but I can't be bothered to do the easier ones... the only two I am definitely not doing is The Covenant and The Ark.


Ugghh. Vehicle-based missions on Mythic difficulty? No thank you.

  • 07.02.2009 1:33 AM PDT
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wait do u have to name your film Mythic+(name of level)?

  • 07.02.2009 11:39 AM PDT

Hi Tyrant, if you have time, can you confirm that you received my entry for The Storm today, and that my entry is valid and not too late for this week's challenge? (I'm doing this in UK time. Apologies for any inconvenience.)

I sent you a PM with a link to my SLASO video for The Storm. I've ensured that the mission is logged in my game history and associated with the correct video.

Your 2.0 Storm strategy works beautifully. I followed your strategy with a few variations and more caution. In particular: I used the Wraith more to avoid close combat; used a Warthog to get onto the exit platform after the first AA Wraith; carried rockets rather than a plasma pistol at the Scarab; didn't kill the Arbiter; etc. (In my first attempt at this mission, when I killed the Arbiter a Marine shouted "execute the traitor" and my allies killed me.)

I've mastered every step of The Storm SLASO now, but getting to the end does require some luck at each stage. My video is very long, because I was cautious and also numerous things went wrong. For instance, by some glitch the Arbiter got trapped inside a bin before the right with the Hunters. I'm expecting Tsavo SLASO to be easier for players with my style of play, but let's see...

[Edited on 07.02.2009 1:03 PM PDT]

  • 07.02.2009 12:29 PM PDT

Join the best group of all time Last Refuge!

Posted by: KidWitPotential
ya know, im proud to be an inverted player, its like we're a rare breed or something


Do NOT send me Recruitment Letters, doing so will get you blocked faster than you can say "Huh?"

...just noticed the news story for Tsavo highway...This week has gone by fast...I'll be back after I beat The Storm...

  • 07.02.2009 12:50 PM PDT

"A wise man once told me don't argue with fools, cause people from a distance can't tell who is who."

When it says midnight does that mean midnight bungie time (PST) or midnight wherever you happen to live?

  • 07.02.2009 3:32 PM PDT

midnight bungie time which is 8 in morning for me :D (uk)

  • 07.02.2009 3:51 PM PDT

Think you can take me in NHL12? Send me a message/invite

EDIT: Can I play now and just send it at midnight or does it HAVE TO BE FROM MIDNIGHT to deadline

[[[[By the way im eastcoast, so thats 3am for me? NOO :( ]]]

[Edited on 07.02.2009 3:54 PM PDT]

  • 07.02.2009 3:52 PM PDT

Hoopajoop


I received my Halo 3 Recon armor on 8-3-09 for completing Sierra 117 on Mythic Difficulty through the Summer Mythic Recon Challenge.

Posted by: Spartan091693
EDIT: Can I play now and just send it at midnight or does it HAVE TO BE FROM MIDNIGHT to deadline

[[[[By the way im eastcoast, so thats 3am for me? NOO :( ]]]



Each mission MUST be completed between 12:00am Bungie time, and 11:59:59pm the following Thursday to be eligible for the contest. You have approximately one week for each mission, that's it.

  • 07.02.2009 3:57 PM PDT

Think you can take me in NHL12? Send me a message/invite

Posted by: RamenN00dl3
Posted by: Spartan091693
EDIT: Can I play now and just send it at midnight or does it HAVE TO BE FROM MIDNIGHT to deadline

[[[[By the way im eastcoast, so thats 3am for me? NOO :( ]]]



Each mission MUST be completed between 12:00am Bungie time, and 11:59:59pm the following Thursday to be eligible for the contest. You have approximately one week for each mission, that's it.


Thanks

  • 07.02.2009 3:59 PM PDT

i just have the worst luck of The Storm. It has taken me 5 days to reach near the end. The arbiter died and wont get up. I thought he wasn't able to die. Well, I'm off to see if I can beat it somehow without him.

ok after about 15 min, he came back

[Edited on 07.02.2009 4:36 PM PDT]

  • 07.02.2009 4:28 PM PDT

I had the worst luck with this mission =/. I eventually managed to beat the scarab 3 times. The first time, I intended to save a marine/goose to destroy the scarab from beneath, but instead jumped off the crane, and there was no rocket launcher when i got back =/. I died at the hunters. The second time, I juggled the launcher into the room, and it literally dissapeared when the Cortana lightshow occurred. I was frustrated. It certainly does surprise me how much Mythic is luck based, though =/. No pre-gained knowledge of AIs can help you with the glitchs in this game, sometimes. I literally spent ~9-10 hours today trying to complete this. I guess I shouldn't have put it off.

Edit: And for those of you still doing this, the right crane is MUCH safer. Most importantly, you don't die if you miss the jump, though you should be prepared to dodge the AA gun if you fall. Jesus, I posted in the wrong thread. My bad.

And how does Bungie time compare to GMT time?

[Edited on 07.02.2009 7:21 PM PDT]

  • 07.02.2009 7:17 PM PDT

my main account is Five Shot Pro.
Please respond to me by that gamertag

yeah it is
<a href=http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.asp x?h3fileid=84708725</a>
is this a hyperlink? i did this to see if it worked

  • 07.03.2009 6:32 AM PDT

my main account is Five Shot Pro.
Please respond to me by that gamertag

yeah you did it
<a href=http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.asp x?h3fileid=84708725</a>
i did this to see if mine worked

  • 07.03.2009 6:32 AM PDT

do u need to have completed the first three missions to still be in the contest?

  • 07.03.2009 8:06 AM PDT

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Storm was fun. Although my attempts were flawed on several occasions by the Arbiter. He decided to become a Halo 3 Mythbuster and attempt to pass a rocket through my body in an attempt to kill a grunt....standing near the AA Gun....At the end of the mission....twice....

  • 07.03.2009 11:06 AM PDT

Wait, you actually checked this?

Will you be my friend?

I usually never jump onto the Scarab from the cranes, being that most of the time, the Scarab moves. And most of the times that happens, for some reason, my player model forces the Scarab out from under me, as in, the Scarab itself doesn't actually move, I make it move.

Anyway, Tyrant, if you get a chance could you tell us approximately how many entries you got for The Storm?

  • 07.03.2009 2:33 PM PDT

Hello, Community!

Hopefully if you're reading this, it's because you're interesting in kicking your campaign experience up a notch by cranking up the Legendary with all skulls activated :-) Need advice? A guide? Maybe even a friendly community to cheer you on and help guide you through the process? Then give our Mythic thread a read, and Godspeed on your Mythic journey!

Best Regards,
The Tyrant

FYI, ladies and gentlemen. Due to it being a holiday weekend here in America, don't expect to here about a winner being picked until at least Monday :-)

  • 07.03.2009 4:49 PM PDT
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Posted by: Tyrant122312
FYI, ladies and gentlemen. Due to it being a holiday weekend here in America, don't expect to here about a winner being picked until at least Monday :-)
Same day as I get home, good, I want to avoid cheering or sadness when I'm away.

  • 07.03.2009 4:55 PM PDT

Halo: CE Anniversary Achievement Idea
C-C-C-CANNON BREAKER!
Let Sgt. Johnson die on Halo.

Posted by: Tyrant122312
FYI, ladies and gentlemen. Due to it being a holiday weekend here in America, don't expect to here about a winner being picked until at least Monday :-)


Thanks for the update. How many entries were submitted this week? :)

  • 07.03.2009 5:03 PM PDT

Avid gamer since 'Pong' (yeah - I'm that old).

Halo Campaigner since the early days of Halo: CE

It's how you play the game that counts most.

do u need to have completed the first three missions to still be in the contest?

My understanding is - no. Each week is a new and separate challenge. You only need to complete all of the challenges each week to be eligible for the bonus lottery.

I must say that I've enjoyed this Recon Challenge - and my Quest for SLASO. I had heard of this months ago - and simply put it on my 'List Of Things That Must Be Done'. I have 3 of 9 done now - and am confident that I can take down Tsavo Highway. I've made it to the Wraiths a couple of times now - and will try to take them out from on top of the hill versus under the bridge like the walk through shows. It seems that the gunners can't see you as well when you are on top of the hill - and you can dodge any mortars that come your way easier. I was down to the last gunner when my PP ran out of charge. Epic fail!

Off to try and conquer Tsavo now!

  • 07.03.2009 6:24 PM PDT