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Subject: No Mics or Talking :(

Most of the time I go into matchmaking I noticed that usually people don't have their mics plugged in (even though it comes with the xbox?), are in chat or don't talk even if they have their mic plugged in. What's going on here?! Occasionally I'll find some who are friendly, or they're already talking since they're in a party but I feel like back in Halo 2 people were a lot more chatty and it was a better time overall.

I'm not complaining, but why the hostility? Any thoughts?

  • 01.11.2012 4:31 PM PDT
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*wonders how New Clan Recruitment For Shadow Pack thread gets 55 replies*

*reads "Hi I'm Ashley. . ." *

[Question Answered]

*proceeds to read on, shakes head, and gently laughs*

Most people just dont like to talk to each other, therefore they dont put in their mics.

  • 01.11.2012 4:34 PM PDT

Not your average noob

Invite people with mics from your friends list

  • 01.11.2012 4:34 PM PDT

The first halo game you play will almost always seem to have friendliest community.

  • 01.11.2012 4:34 PM PDT

i never put my mic in unless im with a full party due to the amount of stupid people online.

[Edited on 01.11.2012 4:35 PM PST]

  • 01.11.2012 4:34 PM PDT
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some people just try and concentrate on the game. if you play on the MLG playlist people alwayse have mics in. (obvios reasons) but you can also set your search preferances to chatty

  • 01.11.2012 4:35 PM PDT

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Thus I refute thee.

Meh I don't know the people. I only talk if one other does, so he isn't lonely.

I should probably talk more.

  • 01.11.2012 4:35 PM PDT

Posted by: Constipatedllama
Invite people with mics from your friends list


I just started this account a few weeks ago so I only have like 12 friends so far so that's usually not an option.

  • 01.11.2012 4:36 PM PDT

Commando has a point. I would say that the majority are uncomfortable in talking with other folks they dont know. I alway have my mic on, my perferences set to "Chatty" (nomenclature may be wrong there), and I'm lucky to get one player per match who has their mic on. Most the do have their mic on still wont talk. The good part of this is that I have met a bunch of players who made it to my FL through using my mic. Communication is good - even if you dont use call outs - general team comminucation is still awesome and fun, especially if your teammates know how to have a good time and try and win.

[Edited on 01.11.2012 4:42 PM PST]

  • 01.11.2012 4:39 PM PDT

Not your average noob


Posted by: SpiLLing OveR
Posted by: Constipatedllama
Invite people with mics from your friends list


I just started this account a few weeks ago so I only have like 12 friends so far so that's usually not an option.
Join groups on b.net and make friends

  • 01.11.2012 4:41 PM PDT

Posted by: maklanon
Commando has a point. I would say that the majority are uncomfortable in talking with other folks they dont know. I alway have my mic on, my perferences set to "Chatty" (nomenclature may be wrong there), and I'm lucky to get one player per match who has their mic on. Most the do have their mic on still wont talk. The good part of this is that I have met a bunch of players who made it to my FL through using my mic, who has no problem with talking. I wish it was more common.


I agree. I just don't know many people in person who play Reach (plenty who play CoD), so it would be nice.

  • 01.11.2012 4:43 PM PDT

Posted by: Constipatedllama

Posted by: SpiLLing OveR
Posted by: Constipatedllama
Invite people with mics from your friends list


I just started this account a few weeks ago so I only have like 12 friends so far so that's usually not an option.
Join groups on b.net and make friends


Will do. I'm not used to the new bungie layout, where can I search for groups? The Classifieds?

  • 01.11.2012 4:47 PM PDT


Posted by: SpiLLing OveR
I agree. I just don't know many people in person who play Reach (plenty who play CoD), so it would be nice.


Most of my FL include players I've never met. Sometimes that is just the way is goes - but theres no requirement that you "know" then beyond the confines of Reach to play with them. I'll be happy to team up, with my mic, if your are so interested. Regards.

  • 01.11.2012 4:47 PM PDT
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ITS BECAUSE THERE MIC IS BROKEN MAYBE?

  • 01.11.2012 4:55 PM PDT

Posted by: maklanon

Posted by: SpiLLing OveR
I agree. I just don't know many people in person who play Reach (plenty who play CoD), so it would be nice.


Most of my FL include players I've never met. Sometimes that is just the way is goes - but theres no requirement that you "know" then beyond the confines of Reach to play with them. I'll be happy to team up, with my mic, if your are so interested. Regards.


Alright man. I'd be down for that.

  • 01.11.2012 4:58 PM PDT

Posted by: BrDmRShotZZz
ITS BECAUSE THERE MIC IS BROKEN MAYBE?


OHHHHHH IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW.

  • 01.11.2012 4:59 PM PDT

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  • 01.11.2012 5:24 PM PDT

they're shy

  • 01.11.2012 5:26 PM PDT

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Most people just keep it off due to the stupid amount of trash talking that some people feel the need to do every game. Then you have the retards who want to blast some katy perry into their mic in the lobby...so I just prefer to keep it off when by myself.

  • 01.11.2012 5:45 PM PDT

Not your average noob


Posted by: SpiLLing OveR
Posted by: Constipatedllama

Posted by: SpiLLing OveR
Posted by: Constipatedllama
Invite people with mics from your friends list


I just started this account a few weeks ago so I only have like 12 friends so far so that's usually not an option.
Join groups on b.net and make friends


Will do. I'm not used to the new bungie layout, where can I search for groups? The Classifieds?
Yeah, the classifieds.

  • 01.12.2012 5:21 AM PDT

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I never use my mic.

  • 01.12.2012 5:34 AM PDT
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It's because there's no ranking system no reason to call out win or lose u still get credits

  • 01.12.2012 5:46 AM PDT

chances are I don't care who you are or what you say.


Posted by: Constipatedllama
Invite people with mics from your friends list

  • 01.12.2012 6:26 AM PDT

fear me, for i am pro sauce


Posted by: SpiLLing OveR
Posted by: Constipatedllama
Invite people with mics from your friends list


I just started this account a few weeks ago so I only have like 12 friends so far so that's usually not an option.


add people you find that have mics on

  • 01.12.2012 8:10 AM PDT

Not wanting to talk to every stranger you play with on xbox live isn't hostility it's simply preference.

I know for one that a lot of the time I can't be bothered to deal with kids quite literally screeching down theirs mics, or wannabe gangsters making death threats online.

  • 01.12.2012 8:22 AM PDT

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