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| Re: Halo 2 Matchmaking: Setting a precedent | |
| Posted By: Anton P. Nym (aka Steve) <sumpca@yahoo.com> | Date: 2/4/05 11:31 a.m. |
In Response To: Re: Halo 2 Matchmaking: Setting a precedent (Th3-Re4p3r) : The problem with H2 is the skill curve is so small. So you keep saying. And it might even be true... if the only skill being measured is reticle control. However, there are more skills in both games than that... and Halo 2 places a greater emphasis on using cover, timing shots, coordinating attacks, learning approach routes, and weaponeering the target. Y'know, like real-world tactics or sports-plays or something. : It's all about who has the better guns now. All weapons have their counter. You just have to find it. : That, I think takes the
Then go mid-range... dual weilders are powerful in the close range but sacrifice a lot of mid-range power. If used single-wielded and in short bursts, the SMG can be surprisingly accurate in shortish mid-range. Or plasma-stick and run... even the best guy with dual SMGs needs a few seconds on target to finish you, and if you just pop out, stick, and pop back he won't be able to clear a LOS on you before the kaboom. Or time a frag bounce with headshots from the SMG. (And I've only covered what can be done with SMGs and the starting 'nade... there are many opportunities if you scrounge the board for different weapons.) : The matchmaking system makes me
Pfeh. -- Steve can get frustrated sometimes in play, but cannot fairly blame the game for his shortcomings. Maybe the '1337's should adopt the same point of view... it's gotta be less damaging to the stomach lining. | |
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