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Subject: Question about Halo PC with Xbox 360 Controller

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Hey guys I have a few questions about some performance issues with online gameplay. I've been a halo player for ages, but I found that it was about time to come back to halo pc -- in style. I've went out and no bull about it thoroughly upgraded my ole dell precision, it's a keeper. Anyways my new setup runs Halo PC and it's the best I've gotten Halo to look and hear (thanks sawnose for the Anisotropic Filtering tidbit :P). I also installed my Xbox 360 wired controller to use while playing the game and I even set it up so that I can play with the bumper jumper button layout (halo 3).

So I'm very satisfied playing campaign. Yesterday I thought I'd run through some mods in CE and then play some multiplayer. There's this one issue that's been bugging me to no end yesterday and the day before. My shots/melee doesn't register damage 50%+ of the time. I feel this sense, like I'm running in a polyhedron bubble trying to maneuver around and I have a noodle for a pistol.

I think my Xbox 360 controller might have something to do with it. When I fire my pistol or any other weapon full blast, I see the bullets physically spread outside the weapon cross-hairs beyond normal circumstances and when the bullets do hit the player their shields flicker but every other shot they ping damage. I've played halo Xbox and recognize the difference. However, I've figured out that if I severely slow my rate of fire with the pistol, shooting the pistol painfully slow the bullets actually end up inside the cross hair and have a normal lead shot with damage.

My question is could there possibly be some issue with the controller firmware, or is there an update that I should be aware of when playing an Xbox 360 controller for halo pc/windows games in general?

Should I just stick to keyboard and mouse if the Xbox 360 controller is the problem?

I realize high latency plays a huge part in what I'm describing, but seeing me with 60-100 pings and the game averages 200 ping down the list has got me thinking.

  • 11.13.2009 10:18 PM PDT
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I'd say its probably the shrooms you ate..

  • 11.13.2009 11:01 PM PDT

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Posted by: new420
I'd say its probably the shrooms you ate..
Yup, it's a typical response in the ghetto of online forums. It's alright don't worry about it. I won't bother furthering my interest of having the enjoyment of gameplay.

  • 11.13.2009 11:31 PM PDT
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Yes, I am a hypocrite, and I'm sorry. I really do mean well, but I'm not running on all cylinders.

Everytime someone buys a copy of Halo 2 Vista, a puppy dies.

I didn't quite understand your post, but firing the pistol and AR on full-auto make them both super innacurate. You may or may not know that because of the net code in Halo PC, you have to lead your shots considerably to hit the target. Thankfully, insane bullet magnetism makes up for this a bit. Hope that helps.

  • 11.13.2009 11:37 PM PDT

Its not your controller, Halo 1 pc just has a bad net code and you have to lead your shots to hit your target

  • 11.14.2009 5:48 AM PDT

This is an old account iDarkWint3r is my new Bungie.net user.

Like Halo 3,Lead your shots with the BR as well it's basically the same with the Halo 1 pistol...

  • 11.14.2009 9:14 AM PDT
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Yes, I am a hypocrite, and I'm sorry. I really do mean well, but I'm not running on all cylinders.

Everytime someone buys a copy of Halo 2 Vista, a puppy dies.

Yes, only much worse. Think like 2 person-widths ahead of the target....

  • 11.14.2009 12:32 PM PDT

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Posted by: MangudaiFritz
... However, I've figured out that if I severely slow my rate of fire with the pistol, shooting the pistol painfully slow the bullets actually end up inside the cross hair and have a normal lead shot with damage.

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Controller or not, you have figured out something that most Halo PC players (even good ones) never figure out. The pistol is more accurate the slower you fire.

  • 11.14.2009 1:05 PM PDT
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Yeah. That's right. I don't have a 50 in H3. I never got Onyx in Reach. If a game sucks too much, I won't even bother trying for such trivial "accolades". Besides, I've done way more things that take far more skill and talent than anything that can be done in a video game.

Posted by: MangudaiFritz
My shots/melee doesn't register damage 50%+ of the time.

Check your ping and lead your shots accordingly. Halo PC's netcode isn't the best, and leading your shots is something you'll have to get used to.

  • 11.15.2009 12:00 PM PDT

This is an old account iDarkWint3r is my new Bungie.net user.

It's not like Halo 2 Xbox.All you do is point your reticle to the head with a BR or Carbine and you get the kill.But on Halo 1 you just have to get used to leading your shots.

  • 11.15.2009 10:05 PM PDT
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Yes, I am a hypocrite, and I'm sorry. I really do mean well, but I'm not running on all cylinders.

Everytime someone buys a copy of Halo 2 Vista, a puppy dies.

I'm pretty sure he ran away mad. After only one snotty comment! And I thought I was sensitive :(

  • 11.16.2009 1:26 PM PDT

This is an old account iDarkWint3r is my new Bungie.net user.

Haha Sean,Criticism is what made him run :O How inept.

  • 11.17.2009 11:12 PM PDT