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Subject: Help a noob to get better?

Herp derp.

I am not very good at the game, so I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips or pointers?
I believe my K/D proves my point.

  • 12.29.2011 10:27 AM PDT

Kill more. Die less.
Don't charge into fights you can't win.
Headshots are better than body shots.

Oh, and play Octagon.

[Edited on 12.29.2011 10:35 AM PST]

  • 12.29.2011 10:29 AM PDT

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Posted by: Gyarados121996
I am not very good at the game, so I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips or pointers?
I believe my K/D proves my point.


Play a lot. Play custom games and try to charge in as much as possible to get as much training as possible. And while you charge in think about when you survive the most. If you survive let´s say 9/10 times while doing it in custom games you might want to use that tactic in MM too. It does not have to be a good tactic. But it can be.
Just play custom games, octagon and MLG customs against people who are not too much better than you are (around the same level and a little higher) so that you don´t just get mad and leave because you got f()cked hard.

If you want lone wolf skills play rumble pit and octagon.

If you want team work skills play MLG or slayer or other team based game modes with good people and listen to them! Listen to when they tell you to rush in, when to stay back, when to take the flag, when to push etc.

And the most important thing. If you have not yet started using the DMR, do so. Let´s put that AR back where it belongs, in the shelf. : )

[Edited on 12.29.2011 10:48 AM PST]

  • 12.29.2011 10:34 AM PDT
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Posted by: boomdeyadah
Kill more. Die less.
Don't charge into fights you can't win.
Headshots are better than body shots.


Well that's pretty obvious. I think he means, "how do I get more accurate, where are the best places to bunker down, how do I get to the power weapons before the other team", stuff like that.

  • 12.29.2011 10:36 AM PDT

Herp derp.


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Posted by: Gyarados121996
I am not very good at the game, so I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips or pointers?
I believe my K/D proves my point.


Play a lot. Play custom games and try to charge in as much as possible to get as much training as possible. And while you charge in think about when you survive the most. If you survive let´s say 9/10 times while doing it in custom games you might want to use that tactic in MM too. It does not have to be a good tactic. But it can be.
Just play custom games, octagon and MLG customs against people who are not too much better than you are (around the same level and a little higher) so that you don´t just get mad and leave because you got f()cked hard.

If you want lone wolf skills play rumble pit and octagon.

If you want team work skills play MLG or slayer or other team based game modes with good people and listen to them! Listen to when they tell you to rush in, when to stay back, when to take the flag, when to push etc.

I don't typically get mad over getting pwned by someone of equal skill or better. It's when people resort to cheap tactics. But thanks for the advice.

And what And Im Here Too said; I know the basics and stuff like that. I just need to find out how to better my aim and learn which weapon is better for certain situations, etc.

  • 12.29.2011 10:44 AM PDT

Posted by: Gyarados121996
how to better my aim
Play Octagon with someone of equal or better skill.

  • 12.29.2011 10:46 AM PDT

Herp derp.


Posted by: boomdeyadah
Posted by: Gyarados121996
how to better my aim
Play Octagon with someone of equal or better skill.

Can't say I've ever heard of Octagon, what is it?
I usually stay in the Invasion and Anniversary playlists, so I'm oblivious to other gametypes.

  • 12.29.2011 10:48 AM PDT
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Posted by: Gyarados121996

Posted by: boomdeyadah
Posted by: Gyarados121996
how to better my aim
Play Octagon with someone of equal or better skill.

Can't say I've ever heard of Octagon, what is it?
I usually stay in the Invasion and Anniversary playlists, so I'm oblivious to other gametypes.


Octagon is a map that's basically a closed area in the shape of an octagon. Hence the name. It's apparently good for practicing with precision weaponry.

  • 12.29.2011 10:50 AM PDT

Herp derp.

If I had known Octagon was a map, I could've guessed that.
I thought he was calling it a gametype.
Anywhere I can download said map?

  • 12.29.2011 10:53 AM PDT
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Posted by: Gyarados121996

Posted by: boomdeyadah
Posted by: Gyarados121996
how to better my aim
Play Octagon with someone of equal or better skill.

Can't say I've ever heard of Octagon, what is it?
I usually stay in the Invasion and Anniversary playlists, so I'm oblivious to other gametypes.


Octagon = Pointless map people use because they feel it somehow shows skill. It is a circle room with no cover and the gametype is always sniper primary and DMR secondary. You jump around and pray for head shots. Oh and the spawns are instant so be quick ...

Now serious tips:
Use the over powered all situation weapon called the DMR. It kills at every distance pretty quickly. Depending on your connection depends on if you spam or pace your shots.

Snipers are now a great new anti-vehicle weapon so if you don't have rockets/laser and you have a sniper go ahead and unload into that enemy tank/banshee/wraith and it will die soon enough.

If you want to be a banshee glitch whore pro go and watch youtube videos of it and you will leanr the ability of infinite banshee flips/boots/barrel rolls.

Depending on your plat style depends on the armor ability you will pick.

  • 12.29.2011 10:54 AM PDT

Herp derp.


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Posted by: Gyarados121996

Posted by: boomdeyadah
Posted by: Gyarados121996
how to better my aim
Play Octagon with someone of equal or better skill.

Can't say I've ever heard of Octagon, what is it?
I usually stay in the Invasion and Anniversary playlists, so I'm oblivious to other gametypes.


Now serious tips:
Use the over powered all situation weapon called the DMR. It kills at every distance pretty quickly. Depending on your connection depends on if you spam or pace your shots.

I know how to use both the sniper and DMR, it's just that my aim is complete crap.

  • 12.29.2011 11:08 AM PDT

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Posted by: Gyarados121996

Posted by: PMR NYM

Posted by: Gyarados121996

Posted by: boomdeyadah
Posted by: Gyarados121996
how to better my aim
Play Octagon with someone of equal or better skill.

Can't say I've ever heard of Octagon, what is it?
I usually stay in the Invasion and Anniversary playlists, so I'm oblivious to other gametypes.


Now serious tips:
Use the over powered all situation weapon called the DMR. It kills at every distance pretty quickly. Depending on your connection depends on if you spam or pace your shots.

I know how to use both the sniper and DMR, it's just that my aim is complete crap.

Then play DMR and sniper on octagon : )

  • 12.29.2011 11:12 AM PDT

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Posted by: PMR NYM

Octagon = Pointless map people use because they feel it somehow shows skill.


lolwut

  • 12.29.2011 11:13 AM PDT

Herp derp.

I can occasionaly do somewhat good.
I'm not sure if you'd agree to this being good, but here's a game I recently played where I went +14:
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/GameStats.aspx?gameid=88768 6272&player=HJ Suicune#

[Edited on 12.29.2011 11:16 AM PST]

  • 12.29.2011 11:16 AM PDT

I know how to use both the sniper and DMR, it's just that my aim is complete crap.

Hey you're in my boat. I suck, being this my first halo game i started by going hundreds of games in with a .4 K/D. I've managed to get it as high as .9 then fell back down and am currently at .84 where i seem to be pretty steady. The only real way to get better at aiming is to play it's a bloody road full of frustrations but it works... I can have 20+ kills 2 times then get 2 kills 3 times in a row. the competition is never based on same skill even when you have the option checked. so just go fastest and play play play and get all your friends to play too.

[Edited on 12.29.2011 11:19 AM PST]

  • 12.29.2011 11:17 AM PDT

Herp derp.


Posted by: Poe Sword
I know how to use both the sniper and DMR, it's just that my aim is complete crap.

Hey you're in my boat. I suck, being this my first halo game i started by going hundreds of games in with a .4 K/D. I've managed to get it as high as .9 then fell back down and am currently at .84 where i seem to be pretty steady. The only real way to get better at aiming is to play it's a bloody road full of frustrations but it works... I can have 20+ kills 2 times then get 2 kills 3 times in a row. the competition is never based on same skill even when you have the option checked. so just go fastest and play play play and get all your friends to play too.

Back when you could actually play Invasion: Breakpoint, I used the sniper quite frequently. I did notice that I was getting better with it as a result, but sadly playing Breakpoint is an impossibility now.

  • 12.29.2011 11:22 AM PDT

What's your sensitivity set on? You might find with slower player movement that turning that down might help.

  • 12.29.2011 12:10 PM PDT

Herp derp.

My sensitivity is 10.

  • 12.29.2011 12:14 PM PDT

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Posted by: boomdeyadah
Kill more. Die less.
Don't charge into fights you can't win.
Headshots are better than body shots.
Pretty much this

Try to pace your shots out from a distance
Spam any gun up close.
Evade/Sprint is your friend, never choose AL.
Vehicle whore as much as you can.
Watch your radar as much as you can.


[Edited on 12.29.2011 12:18 PM PST]

  • 12.29.2011 12:15 PM PDT


Posted by: Gyarados121996
My sensitivity is 10.


If your saying your having trouble aiming this might be the problem.

Mine's on 2.

  • 12.29.2011 12:19 PM PDT

Herp derp.


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Posted by: Gyarados121996
My sensitivity is 10.


If your saying your having trouble aiming this might be the problem.

Mine's on 2.

I'll try setting it lower. I have noticed it tends to mess me up while sniping.

  • 12.29.2011 12:22 PM PDT

Boltshot = mini shotgun

The ZB or CE magnum is your friend. If you don't want those playlists, just try to fix your aim by playing games that require good aim.

  • 12.29.2011 12:22 PM PDT

Herp derp.


Posted by: Blaze of Storm
The ZB or CE magnum is your friend. If you don't want those playlists, just try to fix your aim by playing games that require good aim.

Have to say that I do love the CE magnum and it's 3 shot kill.
Whenever I play Anniv. it's usually what I stick with.

  • 12.29.2011 12:25 PM PDT
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Posted by: KIBOSH
They should just make an HLG playlist then you guys can hide against each other and see how much fun it is.

Learn power weapons spawns and locations. Learn the hotspots.
Then just play and learn while you play.

  • 12.29.2011 12:27 PM PDT

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Posted by: Gyarados121996
My sensitivity is 10.


How long have you been playing on 10?

I suggest you go down to 7 and try aiming on there, then go down 1 by 1 if that does not feel right, until you feel as though your aiming is best (without compensating too much for looking speed, which is why I assume you chose 10 sens)

I Play on 5 and can still out-turn a fair deal of players because most play on 3 :)

If your awareness is good, you don't need the higher sensitivity

  • 12.29.2011 12:31 PM PDT

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