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Subject: Summer Mythic Recon Challenge

Doesn't look like I'll be making the challenge. I just got all the way up to the scarab area and I look down to check and see if the area was clear of wraiths and it is. I go to where it says to in the 1.0 video and out of no where a wraith mortar hits me. I might be able to finish it tomorrow because all up to that point I have everything down. Even if I don't make the competition I will be on the conquerors list if its the last thing I do.

  • 08.12.2009 6:52 PM PDT

When the dust settles, you will learn what true terror is.

You'll get it man. I'm rootin' for ya! Even if you miss the competition, ODST comes out in a month anyway, and whatever vidmaster they come up with can't be nearly as hard as getting on that list.

  • 08.12.2009 7:25 PM PDT
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Has their been a winner for Crows Nest

  • 08.12.2009 9:15 PM PDT

When the dust settles, you will learn what true terror is.

By now there has probably been a Crow's Nest winner selected. Sadly, it was not I.

  • 08.13.2009 12:34 AM PDT

Wow killed again at the scarab by a fuel rod brute. I swear the marines suck so bad. two of my tanks die before the scarab even comes out.

[Edited on 08.13.2009 3:15 PM PDT]

  • 08.13.2009 3:04 PM PDT

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Posted by: Rambo93
I swear the marines suck so bad.

Ohh yeah! I've had Marines run over me and grenade me to death on this level plenty of times! (and numerous other horrible betrayals on other levels!)

I realised just now that I hadn't actually submitted my entry for The Ark to Tyrant yet. That would have sucked. Fortunately its still early evening Bungie-time.

Only thing that sucks now is that I won't get a chance at the 10th bonus raffle since I missed the week for The Storm. Even though I've since completed it. :/

Posted by: General Khazard
[...] and I end up having a full Carbine with me when I get a Tank. [...] Save the Carbine for the Cannon Chieftain [...]!


In case you didn't know, theres no need to drag a Carbine from other parts of the level to there. There is a full crate in that large semi-circular building with the huge ramp in the scarab area. Next to the Cartographer building. The Scarab walks past it and usually two FRG Grunts spawn there. The box is on the balcony at the back of the building facing the waterfall.

I know you've done it now, but if you decide to do it again, or anyone reads this and wants to adopt your strategy, this is perhaps an easier place to pick one up.

[Edited on 08.13.2009 6:47 PM PDT]

  • 08.13.2009 6:40 PM PDT

I've already given up on the contest but I'm going to try and beat this level to get on the list. Can anyone give me some tips on killing the scarab and that area in general? That seems to be my stopping point. Also why do you need the carbine?

  • 08.13.2009 7:15 PM PDT

When the dust settles, you will learn what true terror is.

I figured there was some ammo somewhere, didn't even think to check that building. Regardless, I end up having a full Carbine anyway; I tend to use the BR more since there's lots of ammo on the way to the tanks. Maybe now I'll tote along the Sniper Rifle, since there's plenty of ammo for that too, and it would make clearing the AA wraith area much easier.

Oh and I need the Carbine for the plasma turret cheiftain, since apparently I'm too inept to plasma-stun assassinate him. -.-

  • 08.13.2009 10:30 PM PDT

33rd Mythic conqueror (Campaign Solo Legendary All Skulls On)

Okay I have a question... The rules state that you have to do the mission over xbox live so that it shows up in your history. Will it still show up if you are on xbox live, get disconnected, reconnect, and then finish the mission? This has not happened to me, but I just want to make sure if it does.

  • 08.14.2009 1:47 AM PDT

When the dust settles, you will learn what true terror is.

Posted by: ChrisM TA
Okay I have a question... The rules state that you have to do the mission over xbox live so that it shows up in your history. Will it still show up if you are on xbox live, get disconnected, reconnect, and then finish the mission? This has not happened to me, but I just want to make sure if it does.


It's kind of hit-or-miss in that scenario. I had one of my runs where I disconnected and reconnected halfway through show up, and I've had another run where I was connected the whole time and it didn't show up (fortunately it was just Floodgate, so I wasn't too upset about redoing it).

  • 08.14.2009 10:40 AM PDT

Posted by: General Khazard

Oh and I need the Carbine for the plasma turret cheiftain, since apparently I'm too inept to plasma-stun assassinate him. -.-


Got it. I'm going to try all weekend to finish this.

  • 08.14.2009 3:50 PM PDT

33rd Mythic conqueror (Campaign Solo Legendary All Skulls On)

Okay, I just submitted my "Ark" run. (WOOHOO!!!) I was wondering if time has run out to send it in. Tyrant said Friday was the deadline, but never says what time. It is 11:38 Central time right now. I hope so because I finally just finished it. It took me all week and I hope it is not eligible because it is an hour late or something

  • 08.14.2009 9:39 PM PDT

When the dust settles, you will learn what true terror is.

Actually, you're almost 24 hours late man. The deadline was Thursday night at MIDNIGHT, which is when it becomes friday. Sorry, man. Maybe Tyrant will be kind since you misunderstood, but I wouldn't count on it; he's been pretty strict with deadlines so far.

  • 08.14.2009 9:45 PM PDT
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how do u get recon armor dude i will doany thing just to get recon just send message to Stalky THE Ultra.

  • 08.15.2009 12:53 AM PDT

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Posted by: General Khazard
Actually, you're almost 24 hours late man. The deadline was Thursday night at MIDNIGHT, which is when it becomes friday. Sorry, man. Maybe Tyrant will be kind since you misunderstood, but I wouldn't count on it; he's been pretty strict with deadlines so far.


Dang, I thought that It was Friday at midnight... Oh well, I really wasn't doing all this for the recon anyway, I am doing it for the chance to be one of the few that have actually done it. I mean if you look at it, completing the campaign SLASO is more rare than recon. Lol, and you actually have to WORK for it. I only have to finish Crow's Nest and I will be done.

  • 08.15.2009 1:42 AM PDT

When the dust settles, you will learn what true terror is.

Keep at it, man! You'll be on the list soon enough! (Bottom of the OP has the list). If you need help with Crow's Nest, feel free to send me a message, or you can DL a couple peoples' videos of it from their fileshares.

The important thing, though, is to BELIVE!

  • 08.15.2009 12:31 PM PDT

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Posted by: ChrisM TA
Posted by: General Khazard
Actually, you're almost 24 hours late man. The deadline was Thursday night at MIDNIGHT, which is when it becomes friday. Sorry, man. Maybe Tyrant will be kind since you misunderstood, but I wouldn't count on it; he's been pretty strict with deadlines so far.


Dang, I thought that It was Friday at midnight... Oh well, I really wasn't doing all this for the recon anyway, I am doing it for the chance to be one of the few that have actually done it. I mean if you look at it, completing the campaign SLASO is more rare than recon. Lol, and you actually have to WORK for it. I only have to finish Crow's Nest and I will be done.


Actually, you know what? You're right. I do feel special now even though I have yet to get recon. :)

  • 08.15.2009 1:34 PM PDT

33rd Mythic conqueror (Campaign Solo Legendary All Skulls On)

Yeah, I mean completing this actually gives you a feeling of accomplishment. You have to have a ton of patients and skill to beat it. To be honest, trying to beat the campaign has been the most fun I have had in campaign so far. The skulls completely change the way you play the game and it makes it so much more fun. I did use some of Tyrant's walkthroughs, but I never followed any of them to the letter. I would usually combine 3 methods: Kamikaze, Tyrant's walkthroughs, and my own ideas. I am GOING to finish Crow's Nest.

  • 08.15.2009 1:43 PM PDT

When the dust settles, you will learn what true terror is.

That's the spirit! I mix-and-matched strategies too, and even created my own for a couple areas. Ultimately, it's all about what works best for you and your playing style.

  • 08.15.2009 5:55 PM PDT

33rd Mythic conqueror (Campaign Solo Legendary All Skulls On)

And I am DONE!!!! Finally! Completed Crow's Nest just a few hours ago. I want to thank Tyrant for all of his walkthroughs and also want to thank him for getting me interested in completing the campaign SLASO. I never would have done it if this competition hadn't of brought it to my attention. Thanks again!

  • 08.18.2009 1:21 AM PDT

When the dust settles, you will learn what true terror is.

Awesome Chris! Tyrant already has you on the list.

[Edited on 08.18.2009 12:14 PM PDT]

  • 08.18.2009 12:11 PM PDT

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Sweet!

  • 08.18.2009 2:24 PM PDT

33rd Mythic conqueror (Campaign Solo Legendary All Skulls On)

Posted by: Rambo93
I've already given up on the contest but I'm going to try and beat this level to get on the list. Can anyone give me some tips on killing the scarab and that area in general? That seems to be my stopping point. Also why do you need the carbine?


Well, the best way to beat the scarab (and safest) is to go on the rock that is mentioned in 1.0 and kind of sit there. If you wait, the scarab will eventually start turning around (Just like in the Storm) and you can shoot at the back and eventually kill it all from the safety of your tank. I have found that shooting the legs and then trying to jump onto it is much more risky. I died twice doing that. Once, as I was jumping, the top part of the scarab shot me in mid air, and the second time, I killed the scarab, jumped off, and then a vehicle killed me. Also, the Brute chieftain with the fuel rod gun was easiest to kill by shooting him with the plasma pistol and then assassinating him. Trust me, you are going to need that ammo for the rest of the mission. And nothing will make you madder than if you run out of BR ammo.

[Edited on 08.18.2009 2:56 PM PDT]

  • 08.18.2009 2:32 PM PDT

When the dust settles, you will learn what true terror is.

Posted by: ChrisM TA
Posted by: Rambo93
I've already given up on the contest but I'm going to try and beat this level to get on the list. Can anyone give me some tips on killing the scarab and that area in general? That seems to be my stopping point. Also why do you need the carbine?


Well, the best way to beat the scarab (and safest) is to go on the rock that is mentioned in 1.0 and kind of sit there. If you wait, the scarab will eventually start turning around (Just like in the Storm) and you can shoot at the back and eventually kill it all from the safety of your tank. I have found that shooting the legs and then trying to jump onto it is much more risky. I died twice doing that. Once, as I was jumping, the top part of the scarab shot me in mid air, and the second time, I killed the scarab, jumped off, and then a vehicle killed me. Also, the Brute chieftain with the fuel rod gun was easiest to kill by shooting him with the plasma pistol and then assassinating him. Trust me, you are going to need that ammo for the rest of the mission. And nothing will make you madder than if you run out of BR ammo.


FRC Cheiftain? Just take him out with the tank before you even move up... Unless you mean the Plasma Cannon Chieftain after the map room, in which case even if you run out of BR ammo, there's a crate with Carbines in the area where you fight the hammer chieftain and his jetpack cronies.

  • 08.18.2009 4:06 PM PDT

hello. best halo player uve ever met.

when are they going to put another recon challenge on the playlists
Posted by: phatdragon13
Wow. I just did this because I figured that we started today. Thanks for putting the date at the end of the post.

  • 08.18.2009 8:01 PM PDT