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[gamerguy2002]

Doesn't seem like it, as far as MS has said, you need to either watch the stream directly from an Xbox, or (maybe?) from a Twitch account that's linked to a Gamertag (which you can't do except from the console).

Well this is fucked, at least give me the option to buy it or something 343/MS, its not my fault my XBO is away for repairs atm I shouldn't miss out.

Guessing my 360 won't stream this event right? cause I'll dig that out of the closet if thats an option to get the REQ pack.

 

[curiouscharles]

So, Sprint slide thrust jump

Or

Sprint thrust slide jump?

Ive gotten used to cranking out the first without thinking and only recently heard I may be doing it wrong. Both seem to give me about the same distance in jump length but the new way seems to cover more distance in total. Only downside is it seems easier to get interrupted by varying terrain.

Doesn't seem like it, as far as MS has said, you need to either watch the stream directly from an Xbox, or (maybe?) from a Twitch account that's linked to a Gamertag (which you can't do except from the console).



I had been doing the former since launch, but recently I switched to the latter and I don't know for a fact but it definitely feels faster to me if you time the slide right. And I'm about 97% positive that if you're going up a flat incline like the ramps on Coliseum or the stairs on Plaza, thrust-sliding is the fastest way to do it. It feels like it lets you keep all or most of your horizontal speed in addition to going vertically up the incline.

lol, i do sprint, slide, jump, thrust - feels super fast to me!

 

[blamite]

Well this is fucked, at least give me the option to buy it or something 343/MS, its not my fault my XBO is away for repairs atm I shouldn't miss out.

Guessing my 360 won't stream this event right? cause I'll dig that out of the closet if thats an option to get the REQ pack.

Yeah, it's kind of shitty for people who are gonna end up missing it for reasons like that. :/ I get that they're really trying to drive viewer traffic towards the event, but... yeah. I wish they could've found an additional way to make it available. Or at least be more specific about the exact requirements to get the pack.

You could try watching it on the 360! Couldn't hurt, I guess? At least sign into the Twitch app and see it your Gamertag gets linked to it? I think there's a Live Events app on the 360 too? As a last resort you could find someone you trust who has a Xbone and have them sign into your account...

 

[Welfare]

So, Sprint slide thrust jump

Or

Sprint thrust slide jump?

Ive gotten used to cranking out the first without thinking and only recently heard I may be doing it wrong. Both seem to give me about the same distance in jump length but the new way seems to cover more distance in total. Only downside is it seems easier to get interrupted by varying terrain.

Sprint thrust slide jump every time.

 

[op_ivy]

Sprint thrust slide jump every time.

Fuuuuuck. Ok then.

 

[Forerunner]

I use sprint slide thrust jump

 

[op_ivy]

I use sprint slide thrust jump

One of us. Us meaning me

 

[Forerunner]

One of us. Us meaning me

I've been doing it for so long now, I don't even think about it when I do it. If it's wrong, I'm not learning the other ways lol.

 

[Fata1moose]

I've gotten a little better at crouch shooting lately, definitely an essential skill in Arena.

 

[op_ivy]

I've been doing it for so long now, I don't even think about it when I do it. If it's wrong, I'm not learning the other ways lol.

I hear you. Other than going through growing pains learning to use the elite's paddles. May as well kill two birds with one stone if I'm doing it wrong.

 

[MaGlock]

I've gotten a little better at crouch shooting lately, definitely an essential skill in Arena.

Wait what

 

[curiouscharles]

Sprint thrust slide jump every time.

that just, like, doesn't make sense.

i'm a give it a spin dough.

edit: okay that just straight up doesn't work, can't slide after thrust

 

[op_ivy]

Crouch strafers fuck my shot up sometimes. Not a skill I'm itching to pick up though

that just, like, doesn't make sense.

i'm a give it a spin dough.

It's super consistent and never gets interrupted by terrain.

 

[Madness]

Resisting urge to spend more money and buying more of those skin packs. Do we know if the 343 skins can be gotten later from gold packs? I just want to finish off the blue team and noble team skins. Don't give a shit about Osiris team.

 

[Akai__]

Sprint thrust slide jump is the way to go.

that just, like, doesn't make sense.

i'm a give it a spin dough.

edit: okay that just straight up doesn't work, can't slide after thrust

Maintain Sprint has to be put on OFF in the settings, for it to work.

 

[blamite]

that just, like, doesn't make sense.

i'm a give it a spin dough.

edit: okay that just straight up doesn't work, can't slide after thrust

iirc, you have to start sliding really quickly after pressing the button for thrust, when you're at the peak of your momentum, and then most of the momentum is carried through to the slide. If you do it slightly too late, it's like you just plant your feet and stick to the ground or something.

Maintain Sprint has to be put on OFF in the settings, for it to work.

It doesn't have to be off (I'm 99% sure I have it on), but it probably helps with the timing.

 

[curiouscharles]

Sprint thrust slide jump is the way to go.



Maintain Sprint has to be put on OFF in the settings, for it to work.

that would be why then!

will try this out, excited!

edit: fwiw though, my method always works and is super satisfyin sooooo #pahplzunderstand

 

[Kibbles]

Sprint thrust slide jump is the way to go.



Maintain Sprint has to be put on OFF in the settings, for it to work.

What about us Bumper Jumper scrubs that use A to sprint

 

[Akai__]

What about us Bumper Jumper scrubs that use A to sprint

I'm a Bumper Jumper and have 0 issues.

 

[op_ivy]

What about us Bumper Jumper scrubs that use A to sprint

That's what I use

 

[Fuchsdh]

Of course it's to make money. Be thankful that you can get it another way and it's not crazy unreasonable (just nearly so)

It's not even that unreasonable, it just requires you to save up a bit instead of burning RP as soon as you have the amount you need. I just held off buying packs for ten days with about an hour of playtime every day and got what I needed. If you weren't aware packs were coming, yeah there's no real way to get it in a weekend.

 

[op_ivy]

It's not even that unreasonable, it just requires you to save up a bit instead of burning RP as soon as you have the amount you need. I just held off buying packs for ten days with about an hour of playtime every day and got what I needed. If you weren't aware packs were coming, yeah there's no real way to get it in a weekend.

Really? I'd say you can get 10-15k an hour fairly easy. 80000 is very doable over a few days.

 

[Akai__]

Really? I'd say you can get 10-15k an hour fairly easy. 80000 is very doable over a few days.

I think he actually means 240.000, because that's what it costs to get all 14 items.

 

[op_ivy]

I think he actually means 240.000, because that's what it costs to get all 14 items.

Oh. Ok, yeah.

 

[Madness]

I think he actually means 240.000, because that's what it costs to get all 14 items.

Are you sure? I think that's probably true if you have finished silvers or golds. Because the last two packs, I only got 2 skins of the new ones along with ultra rare armor or other rare or above skins.

 

[SmartWaffles]

Welp between Ori and the Blind Forest DE and Quantum Break I don't have any time to play Halo recently.

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

I've gotten a little better at crouch shooting lately, definitely an essential skill in Arena.

I still find crouch shooting over long distances to be more accurate e.g. Warzone DMR.

 

[Magwik]

Welp between Ori and the Blind Forest DE and Quantum Break I don't have any time to play Halo recently.

I've lost all drive to play Halo. Guess it was Achilles and new content that kept me going. ;-;

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

Ori is such a good game. If you haven't played it yet, you should.

 

[op_ivy]

Heretics.

 

[Fuchsdh]

Ori is such a good game. If you haven't played it yet, you should.

I'm never going to get the achievement for beating it in one life. I die constantly in that game.

 

[Fata1moose]

Wait what

Continued crouching will cause the other player to miss when you're in a 1v1 battle, it increases your survivability if you can still aim while you do it. I find it works better than strafing, ideally you mix it up and do both, depending on the encounter, it's highly situational. .

 

[ATOMICJORGE]

Awww yeah baby!

 

[m23]

Awww yeah baby!

The one game I've been waiting for since backwards compatibility was announced. This is great.

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

This Halo Wars music

ALL UNITS

 

[NippleViking]

Go to pick up flag one thrust away from base, and game victory.

Picks up storm rifle instead.

Kill me.

 

[blamite]

This Halo Wars music

ALL UNITS

Seriously, that menu music... the memories... MY EMOTIONS!!!!

 

[aHebrewMenagerie]

Damn it!

My girlfriend made plans for us and another couple (actually fellow Halo peeps) on Sunday during the finals.

So bummed.

 

[Forerunner]

Damn it!

My girlfriend made plans for us and another couple (actually fellow Halo peeps) on Sunday during the finals.

So bummed.

You guys should all watch the finals!

 

[m23]

This Halo Wars music

ALL UNITS

The music is so damn good.

 

[blue_phazon]

Damn it!

My girlfriend made plans for us and another couple (actually fellow Halo peeps) on Sunday during the finals.

So bummed.

What's more important? Your GF or watching HWC?

The answer is obvious:

Spoiler

Ditch the girl

 

[Ryouji Gunblade]

I'm having issues joining Warzone Assault.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

I'm hoping I can watch the finals.

Also, installing Halo Wars. Love the steelbook for that game. Nice manual too.

 

[Defect]

I got 80,000 points playing boring warzone assault today...

I better get something good!

Edit: Nope

 

[SwolBro]

what is halo 5 going for used at gamestop right now? does anyone know?

 

[ATOMICJORGE]

Only 10 hours more for the Halo World Championship 2016!

 

[curiouscharles]

does reporting people do any good at all?

had a game today where this dude kept spartan charging me while i was running the flag.

lo & behold he was MVP on our team with two flag caps [and like 3 kills or something].

and oh, we lost the game.

 

[Arby 'n' the Chief]

what is halo 5 going for used at gamestop right now? does anyone know?

$50 although it's $30 for digital

 

[YourExWife]

Is anyone else having trouble getting over how insane this picture is? I almost hope they win based on this alone, lol.

 

[curiouscharles]

lol, those jackets are hideous - but cool pic boys.