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Subject: So I used Armor Lock the other day

For the first time in months I picked it just to screw around...and I realized just how bad it was for me as a player. It encouraged bad habits (running into areas I know there are multiple enemies at), trying to use it in CQC instead of the quick melee + headshot...and I felt so weighed down, like I could barely move without my Sprint. How do people pick this AA and still have fun with the game? It makes no sense to me.

  • 01.25.2012 2:21 PM PDT
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RC Clone is the anti-thesis of a lurker.

Because sometimes you are about to get killed by Rockets or a ghost and it saves you. Therefore it must be the best thing to use.

  • 01.25.2012 2:23 PM PDT
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I'm listeni- Oh wait I don't give a -blam!- what you have to say.

Alrighty then?

  • 01.25.2012 2:23 PM PDT

this is why i dont choose it because it feels like im cheating death which makes it unfair to others and the thing i most about when others use it is when they armor lock box it makes me mad but thats why i play swat/snipers

  • 01.25.2012 2:29 PM PDT


Posted by: daleje28079
this is why i dont choose it because it feels like im cheating death which makes it unfair to others and the thing i most about when others use it is when they armor lock box it makes me mad but thats why i play swat/snipers
Punctuation is key.

  • 01.25.2012 2:33 PM PDT


Posted by: daleje28079
this is why i dont choose it because it feels like im cheating death which makes it unfair to others and the thing i most about when others use it is when they armor lock box it makes me mad but thats why i play swat/snipers


I've gotten past raging at Armor Lock because it's easy to beat. It just makes the game not fun to play, either using AL or having to play against it.

  • 01.25.2012 2:40 PM PDT

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Posted by: aBIueBooksheIf
because I like pen­is.

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I used it once not too long ago as well.... "achievement unlocked"....


.... back in the dust pile.

  • 01.25.2012 2:44 PM PDT
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Inheritor #156 :p

I use armor lock for the lulz in games :p

  • 01.25.2012 2:46 PM PDT


Posted by: Kira Onime
I used it once not too long ago as well.... "achievement unlocked"....


.... back in the dust pile.


Oh I thought you took an arrow to the knee.

OT: Armor LOck can be helpful if used right, but I can't see the point as to why you would call it a crutch if it has a long cool down time before it can be fully used again.

Then again, every time I use it, I wish I loaded out with Sprint.

  • 01.25.2012 2:47 PM PDT

Posted by: Tom T
Prolonged exposure to this forum is bad for your health.


Posted by: aBIueBooksheIf
because I like pen­is.

source


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Oh I thought you took an arrow to the knee.


I took a plasma bolt to the groin.... that -blam!- burns.

  • 01.25.2012 2:51 PM PDT

I'm in love with Jesus and proud of it!

I used to use it when I was a novice reach player because it was, to me, a novelty at the time. "You mean I can't die AND I can blow up vehicles?"

I quickly realized that AL is worthless. People just wait for you to come out, and when connections are bad it's an INCREDIBLY cheap and frustrating tactic. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's played on a bad connection where somebody goes into AL after being shotgun-melee'd.

AL beatdowns after a failed sword lunge or melee are the worst. Same applies to shedding stickies... it shouldn't be allowed, PERIOD. If you get stuck, you deserve to die.

I gave up AL about 2 months into playing Reach and swapped it out for Sprint and Camo (depending on the map and my mood). I began to play much better, and now I only use AL in Score Attack or when I'm in a vehicle happy BTB match.

In short, it makes the game a lot less fun. I exclusively play SWAT now, so I rarely have to deal with AL anymore.

  • 01.25.2012 2:52 PM PDT
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Posted by: daleje28079
this is why i dont choose it because it feels like im cheating death which makes it unfair to others and the thing i most about when others use it is when they armor lock box it makes me mad but thats why i play swat/snipers
Punctuation is key.
Nobody caring is key.

  • 01.25.2012 2:52 PM PDT

Posted by: Tom T
Prolonged exposure to this forum is bad for your health.


Posted by: aBIueBooksheIf
because I like pen­is.

source


Posted by: Junior Exec

Posted by: Zarth111

Posted by: daleje28079
this is why i dont choose it because it feels like im cheating death which makes it unfair to others and the thing i most about when others use it is when they armor lock box it makes me mad but thats why i play swat/snipers
Punctuation is key.
Nobody caring is key.


I don't care about your opinion, punctuation is the key.

  • 01.25.2012 2:54 PM PDT

i like keys

[Edited on 01.25.2012 2:57 PM PST]

  • 01.25.2012 2:56 PM PDT
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Hey, uh, if you like vs threads, then check out this little group right here, if you have the time. It's pretty fun, just hop right in.

And magic happened? Magic happens whenever I use Armor Lock.

  • 01.25.2012 2:58 PM PDT

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Life is a journey, if you spend all of it with your nose in your map, you may miss some of the best parts.


Posted by: Kira Onime
I used it once not too long ago as well.... "achievement unlocked"....


.... back in the dust pile.

  • 01.25.2012 2:58 PM PDT
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Banned just for calling someone retarded? lolBnet mods
Duardo = retard

So you think Reach is an actual Halo game, huh? LOL
Jesus! There's a BoB in ma Falcon!


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Posted by: Junior Exec

Posted by: Zarth111

Posted by: daleje28079
this is why i dont choose it because it feels like im cheating death which makes it unfair to others and the thing i most about when others use it is when they armor lock box it makes me mad but thats why i play swat/snipers
Punctuation is key.
Nobody caring is key.


I don't care about your opinion, punctuation is the key.
I dont care about your opinion, besides...

  • 01.25.2012 3:04 PM PDT

Stranded at the gas station of love using the self-service pump

I use armor lock almost exclusively in BTB. Even then, it's primarily for anti-vehicle. I did have one occasion, however, when I could hear a sniper in the distance fire two shots at someone, then a third shot nearly missed me. I dropped into armor lock as the fourth round flew by and took the opportunity duck into cover while my attacker reloaded.

Is this an extreme scenario? Of course; but it is still indicative of the fact that it is a tool that can be very useful in the right context.

  • 01.25.2012 7:25 PM PDT

Last member of the i4Ni clan.

AL is even more annoying because it's glitchy. There are several instances I've had where I stick someone, then they go into AL and it somehow flies off them and explodes and kills me. One of those instances should be on my fileshare for the nonbelievers.

  • 01.25.2012 7:40 PM PDT

i used to use it before
then i took a skill to the reach

sorry for that

  • 01.25.2012 8:04 PM PDT

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I prefer Sprint.

  • 01.25.2012 8:05 PM PDT

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eventually ill be back on Reach and CEA. i enjoy gaming for fun, im a great player and i enjoy smoking while i play. so any chill players feel free to add me. I in NO way support halocharts; old username.

egh, yeah ive never used it but i wouldnt.

  • 01.25.2012 8:30 PM PDT