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Subject: Give in to the dark side and join the idlers...or man up and play hard

My GT is actually lockepyker - somehow I got linked with my g/f's tag...so that should answer your first question.
Since you're here, take time to visit my file share. I mean, I have beach grifball in there - and you know you want some of that . Thanks!
See you in the rumble pit!
~LockePyker~

At 7 p.m. EST, I'm going to be done with Halo 2. That seems like a fitting time for me to finally lay down my controller after literally rocking faces for 24 hours straight. Lengthy search times provided more than enough respite when it was required, and if you don't know why playing Halo for long periods of time is fun, why are you reading this?

Once I realized people were locked out (7 pm YESTERDAY, and I'd been playing on and off since 11 am), I thought to myself - this is it. This is my last chance to play a game I've enjoyed immensely for years. And I really don't know how better to show my dedication than by playing until I couldn't stand it any more, until I was as done with Halo 2 as it was with me.

I'm about to reach that point. It's been fun, and the time has flown by - an entire day of rockets, SMG starts, and neutral flag on waterworks. I've met some great people and had some great games.

But I'm not going to be staying active after 7. It was fun to watch the player counter slowly trickle down, making us members of an exclusive club. I saw it dip as low as 25, and I thought the end was in sight. A grand finale battle had to be on the horizon...

...but it wasn't. Unknown to me, countless individuals had remained in the lobby or hidden in custom games, doing nothing but keeping our game alive on the barest minimum of life support. They carried on with their lives, making Halo 2 again a second priority, and a prisoner to their own selfish whims. Many of these players hadn't been on Halo 2 in ages, but they didn't want to give it up, either. Where were they a few months ago, when she needed them most? And now, many of them are only staying online in hopes of playing 'the last game', hoping to steal yet another jewel from the dessicated corpse of our once familiar friend. Shame on you.

A true fan would want to play until they simply couldn't take it any more, until their life pulled them in a different direction, going out in a blaze of glory. I'm starting to get sick of playing games with 5 teammates AFK - I don't know why they're still 'playing', and I bet they don't either. Holding Halo 2 hostage isn't true to the spirit of the game, and you know it.

I planned for this day, making sure I was available, dreading it even while knowing it was unavoidable. I didn't set out to play for such an extended period of time, but it was just so much damn fun I couldn't help myself. Thank you to everyone, friend and foe alike, for all the great memories - and that includes the staff at Bungie, because without them, there would be nothing at all. You guys rock.

Do I feel a little weird telling people I just played a video game for 24 hours straight? Sort of, but only because the rewards from such a venture are completely intangible. When you read this, you're either gonna get it, or you won't. To me, it was worth it, and I'd gladly do it again. Those of you who will outlast me understand - some of you. Keep it up for as long as you'd like - when it's time to let her go, you'll know. Play hard until the end!

Some will laugh - save your slings and arrows for a more vulnerable target. Your words cannot subtract from the wealth of fun I've had.

All I know is this - one of the 20,815,506 days of Halo 2 matchmaking belongs to me. Especially to me. And nobody can take it away.

I earned it, fair and square.

  • 04.16.2010 3:54 PM PDT

*slow clap*

  • 04.16.2010 3:57 PM PDT
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Now that is a damn fine post.

I agree with you that the people that are idling should just give it up and let the ones that are playing play until they no longer can or want to.

  • 04.16.2010 4:00 PM PDT

I think he just won like a billion cool points?

EDIT: That seemed really sarcastic, didn't want to come off wrong.. Good job dude.

[Edited on 04.16.2010 4:04 PM PDT]

  • 04.16.2010 4:03 PM PDT
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All it took was a stew of whoopass.

Posted by: SEM484X
Now that is a damn fine post.

I agree with you that the people that are idling should just give it up and let the ones that are playing play until they no longer can or want to.
You look familiar. Have we met?

  • 04.16.2010 4:03 PM PDT

My GT is actually lockepyker - somehow I got linked with my g/f's tag...so that should answer your first question.
Since you're here, take time to visit my file share. I mean, I have beach grifball in there - and you know you want some of that . Thanks!
See you in the rumble pit!
~LockePyker~

Thanks for the kind words.
Part of the blame actually lays with Bungie, for implying that a special prize would be given out to those who participate in the last game. That was a mistake - they should have kept it secret. This is the same crowd that brought us hacking, modding, and BXR - do you really think they're gonna let this game go out with any class at all?
If they had booted all of the idlers, only the true fans would remain...and that would be that.
*sigh* At least the beta will be here soon.

  • 04.16.2010 4:04 PM PDT

Wayne Jarvis, Attorney at Law; I have a responsibility to tell you that there is no candy in this office.

You heard me say it a dozen times earlier, but here it is again.

Much respect to you, dude. A true Halo 2 fan to the end. The world should have more of you.

  • 04.16.2010 4:08 PM PDT

Exactly. I was up late last night, falling asleep between games I was so tired, then when I went to school, I decided to turn it off and be fair. The only thing is... None of my games past midnight Pacific show up on my record... It saddens me. I must've had an extra 15 games on top of that between falling asleep for 10 min after each one, then going to class.


Oh well. I'm proud to say i'm #66 without counting idlers.

  • 04.16.2010 4:13 PM PDT

been playing since last night and after seeing drop to 25 and now back up to 70 it sucks im not sure if I should keep goin or not but I do know I've met some cool people and had a blast playing with them.

  • 04.16.2010 4:13 PM PDT

Go Pro Or Go Prone

Totally agree with the op. Ive been going on now for 27 or 28 hrs in a row.

  • 04.16.2010 4:14 PM PDT

Some of us have jobs and school that we have to do or we get screwed. Don't imply that you love the game more than us simply because you have fewer life obligations.

  • 04.16.2010 4:15 PM PDT

My GT is actually lockepyker - somehow I got linked with my g/f's tag...so that should answer your first question.
Since you're here, take time to visit my file share. I mean, I have beach grifball in there - and you know you want some of that . Thanks!
See you in the rumble pit!
~LockePyker~

Posted by: Lindblooms123
Totally agree with the op. Ive been going on now for 27 or 28 hrs in a row.


You have my respect for that.
It was good playing with you, btw.

  • 04.16.2010 4:17 PM PDT

My GT is actually lockepyker - somehow I got linked with my g/f's tag...so that should answer your first question.
Since you're here, take time to visit my file share. I mean, I have beach grifball in there - and you know you want some of that . Thanks!
See you in the rumble pit!
~LockePyker~

Ok, you must have missed the point when I said "Play Halo until life takes you in a different direction". I was referring to lifes' obligations. I have responsibilities. Plenty of 'em. No video game trump them. Period.

I also mentioned how I planned for this day, and guess what? I got to play a ton. Don't get mad at me for knowing how to plan things in advance. We all knew about this back in February.

  • 04.16.2010 4:22 PM PDT