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Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->
Posted By: matt41000 <johnprankin@msn.com>Date: 7/16/03 12:56 a.m.

In Response To: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" -> (Doug Radcliffe)

: Hey guys!

: Been a bit since I posted but wanted to thank all of you who responded to my
: query about what you would love to see in a Halo PC strategy guide. You
: had some great ideas and I really appreciate all your comments and
: suggestions. If you didn't see my original post, my name is Doug Radcliffe
: and I'm authoring the official Halo PC strategy guide. I'm a big fan of
: Halo and Bungie having been a part of previous Bungie game communities
: (Myth is my all-time favorite game!).

: To repeat what I said in my initial post, one of my goals in the book is to
: give the Halo community a voice -- I'd like to community to be a part of
: the guide -- and halo.bungie.org is obviously a huge segment of that
: community.

: So, with that said, I'm going to include "Gamer Tips" (that's
: probably not the official name for them but it'll do for now) in the
: guide. These are "veteran" or expert Halo tips straight from
: players in the Halo community -- you!

: You can send your gamer tips to my email address, doug_radcliffe@yahoo.com .
: I'd prefer email as I will check that more often than this thread, though
: I'll check back here as well.

: If you submit a tip and it's used in the guide, your name (or handle if you
: wish, please let me know if you prefer what name is used with the tip or
: I'll just use whatever is next to your email address) will be included
: alongside the tip. Also, your name will appear in the acknowledgements
: section of guide. If you need an example of how it would appear in the
: guide, let me know.

: It may not be possible to include each and every tip submitted, though I will
: certainly try to fit it in somewhere!

: If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me!

: I'll make posts when requesting new tips. The first batch of tips in this
: post deal with "weapons". Focus your tips on the single-player
: game only for now, not multiplayer. Also, dont be specific to a level
: because there will be level tips later. Keep the weapon tips more general,
: though you can be specific to certain enemies. Any unique/veteran style
: tips on weapons will be perfect. Even personal anecdotes, cool things to
: try, etc etc.

: I asked the HBO staff about including those already submitted to the tips and
: tricks section. He said it would be fine as long as the original submitter
: was credited. Any of those used will be credited exactly like submitted
: tips.

: Whew! So, let me know if you have questions. Email me your "weapon"
: tips to doug_radcliffe@yahoo.com . I can't promise I'll reply to each and
: every email but I'll definitely try.

: Thanks very much!

: Doug Radcliffe

Ok, here's one. When to use needlers. There are only a few times when you want to use a needler. The main problems are the time it takes for the needles to explode and the ability of the target to dodge it. This makes it totally useless against the flood or anything that is very close to you, as the explosion will hurt you too.

There are some good times to use the needler though. I usually only use it as a temporary throw away weapon. If there are some elites or other enemies at med-long range you can snipe at them with the needler. This works really good if they don't have much cover to hide behind and you don't want to waste too much pistol or sniper ammo on them.

The best use of the needler is against any tipe of elite, esp. gold elites. If you are in an open area you can take down the elite with a whole clip and enjoy his dying screams. As long as you can kill him before he can get in close and hack and whack you up, this will work great.
Remeber, this weapon is useless up close and personal.

If it isn't obvious, I am starting out with the easier stuff. Basically I'm trying to get an idea for everyone if this is the kind of stuff Doug wants. Good luck to everyone.
-Out-

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Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Doug Radcliffe 7/15/03 9:41 p.m.
     Changes to the game may invalidate tipstarehart 7/15/03 11:06 p.m.
           Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsSimpsons Rule 7/15/03 11:12 p.m.
                 Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsExogenesis 7/16/03 12:10 a.m.
                       Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsRampant Cowboy 7/16/03 2:41 a.m.
                             Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsInfininja 7/16/03 11:56 p.m.
                                   Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsAndrew Nagy 7/17/03 3:21 p.m.
                       Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsMr.Elu$ive 7/21/03 1:55 a.m.
                       Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsAida-kun 7/21/03 10:45 p.m.
                 Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsNova 7/21/03 1:16 a.m.
           Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsShishka 7/16/03 12:12 a.m.
                 Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsLouis Wu 7/16/03 12:27 a.m.
                       Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsShishka 7/16/03 12:33 a.m.
                             Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsdeanero 7/16/03 12:43 a.m.
                                   Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsShishka 7/16/03 12:47 a.m.
                                         Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsdeanero 7/16/03 12:59 a.m.
                                               Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsInfininja 7/16/03 11:58 p.m.
                             Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsJohn Denton 7/20/03 11:35 p.m.
                                   Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsHawk7886 7/20/03 11:40 p.m.
                                   Pistol fix343 7/21/03 2:18 p.m.
                                         Re: Pistol fixSupernova 7/21/03 6:57 p.m.
                                   Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tips343 7/21/03 2:23 p.m.
           Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsJeff Gardner 7/19/03 11:58 a.m.
                 Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsShea Brogdon 7/19/03 1:34 p.m.
                       Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsSimpsons Rule 7/19/03 9:30 p.m.
                             Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsHawk7886 7/19/03 11:20 p.m.
                             Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tips343 GS 7/21/03 2:26 p.m.
                       Re: Changes to the game may invalidate tipsInfininja 7/20/03 3:45 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->matt41000 7/16/03 12:56 a.m.
           Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Gunsniper 7/16/03 1:02 a.m.
                 Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->John Murphy 7/16/03 2:18 a.m.
                       Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Louis Wu 7/16/03 9:16 a.m.
                             Disarming floodFree at Last (at work) 7/16/03 12:30 p.m.
                             Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->John Murphy 7/16/03 3:49 p.m.
                                   Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Andrew Nagy 7/17/03 3:09 p.m.
                                         Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Infininja 7/17/03 10:04 p.m.
                                         Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->343 GS 7/21/03 2:38 p.m.
                 Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->John Murphy 7/16/03 2:43 a.m.
                 Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->343 GS 7/21/03 2:33 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->John Murphy 7/16/03 2:31 a.m.
           Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->John Murphy 7/16/03 2:52 a.m.
                 Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Hawk7886 7/16/03 2:58 a.m.
                 Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Louis Wu 7/16/03 9:31 a.m.
                       Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Infininja 7/17/03 12:08 a.m.
                 Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Josh Bauer 7/17/03 11:46 p.m.
     Plasma weaponrymatt41000 7/16/03 3:42 a.m.
           Re: Plasma weaponryShadowrunner 7/16/03 10:17 a.m.
                 Re: Plasma weaponryhehbo2k3 7/16/03 1:30 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->John Murphy 7/16/03 3:21 p.m.
           Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->John Murphy 7/16/03 4:01 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Walter 7/16/03 4:42 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->John Murphy 7/16/03 5:10 p.m.
           Warthog ShieldBlakout420 7/16/03 11:30 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" -> *NM*kuju west 7/17/03 1:33 p.m.
           Stealth CombatJeff Gardner 7/17/03 9:47 p.m.
                 Re: Stealth CombatInfininja 7/17/03 10:02 p.m.
                       Re: Stealth CombatElfster 7/20/03 11:23 p.m.
                             Re: Stealth CombatInfininja 7/20/03 11:28 p.m.
                             Wining strategies with all the toys of halo !Mad Max 1 7/26/03 10:43 a.m.
                                   i love sniper/spnkr combo nmvshields ash 7/26/03 6:19 p.m.
                                   Re: Wining strategies with all the toys of halo !SouthPaw 7/26/03 10:52 p.m.
                                         Re: Wining strategies with all the toys of halo !Supernova 7/29/03 10:12 p.m.
                 Re: Stealth CombatHawk7886 7/18/03 1:48 a.m.
                       Re: Stealth CombatJeff Gardner 7/18/03 1:49 p.m.
                             Re: Stealth CombatHawk7886 7/18/03 11:00 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->kuju west 7/17/03 1:40 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Venom 7/17/03 5:36 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->LostRock 7/17/03 10:30 p.m.
           Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Jyuuichi 7/18/03 10:20 p.m.
                 Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Hawk7886 7/19/03 12:49 a.m.
                 Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Infininja 7/20/03 3:24 p.m.
                 Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->green grunt 7/21/03 9:28 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->AtomicNuker1 7/19/03 11:46 a.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Ro9ue 7/19/03 11:51 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->a deticated halo worshiper 7/20/03 1:55 p.m.
           Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Toby Dillman 7/20/03 6:55 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Daniel Shuman 7/20/03 10:24 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Daniel Shuman 7/20/03 10:25 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Daniel Shuman 7/20/03 10:27 p.m.
           Good god.......Geary 7/20/03 10:29 p.m.
                 Re: Good god.......Daniel Shuman 7/20/03 10:30 p.m.
                       Re: Good god.......Hawk7886 7/20/03 10:34 p.m.
                             Re: Good god.......Daniel Shuman 7/20/03 10:38 p.m.
                                   Re: Good god.......Simpsons Rule 7/20/03 10:41 p.m.
                                         Re: Good god.......Daniel Shuman 7/20/03 10:42 p.m.
                                   Re: Good god.......Hawk7886 7/20/03 11:34 p.m.
                                         Re: Good god.......Daniel Shuman 7/21/03 12:07 a.m.
                                               Re: Good god.......Hawk7886 7/21/03 1:09 a.m.
                                                     Re: Good god.......Daniel Shuman 7/21/03 1:12 a.m.
                                                           OyéGeary 7/21/03 12:48 p.m.
                                                                 Re: OyéDaniel Shuman 7/22/03 2:14 a.m.
           Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Toby Dillman 7/21/03 2:14 a.m.
                 Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Supernova 7/21/03 3:46 a.m.
                       Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Travis Urban 7/21/03 7:59 a.m.
     the 2 best weapons for legendaryJonathan Beardsley 7/21/03 3:37 p.m.
           Re: the 2 best weapons for legendarySupernova 7/21/03 7:07 p.m.
                 Re: the 2 best weapons for legendaryFearThePyro 7/23/03 5:10 p.m.
                       Re: the 2 best weapons for legendarySupernova 7/23/03 11:34 p.m.
                       we don't need no stinking badges do we squishqueuegordon kees 7/24/03 1:45 a.m.
                             Re: we don't need no stinking badges do we squishqAlex 7/26/03 10:52 a.m.
                                   NoF paid you for that, didn't he? *NM*Shishka 7/26/03 1:44 p.m.
     Re: Halo PC Strategy Guide "Weapon Gamer Tips" ->Jimmy Patel 7/29/03 4:37 p.m.



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