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[[File:Nocheating.gif|thumb|150px|No Cheating!]] | [[File:Nocheating.gif|thumb|150px|No Cheating!]] | ||
'''Cheating''' is when a player exploits a game using various methods, thus giving them an unfair advantage over other players. There are many methods of cheating that players use, including [[Modding]], Bridging, Dummying, Standbying, [[Super bouncing]], and [[Button combo|Button Combos]]. Any use of these cheating methods can get a player banned from [[Xbox LIVE]] entirely. | '''Cheating''' is when a player exploits a game using various methods, thus giving them an unfair advantage over other players. There are many methods of cheating that players use, including [[Modding]], Bridging, Dummying, Standbying, [[Super bouncing]], and [[Button combo|Button Combos]]. Any use of these cheating methods can get a player banned from [[Xbox LIVE|Xbox Live]] entirely. | ||
Cheating has been a common problem in the ''[[ | Cheating has been a common problem in the ''[[Halo]]'' community; it began almost immediately after the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for PC]]'', and continued in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''. Users exploited bugs within the game or network to win ranked games, thus increasing their [[Matchmaking]] rank. Though [[Bungie]] has released anti-cheat patches and protections for both ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'', cheating is still common in ''Halo 2''. | ||
==Forms of Cheating== | ==Forms of Cheating== | ||
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===Boosting=== | ===Boosting=== | ||
Boosting refers to the cooperation of ''Halo'' players to earn Matchmaking EXP or [[ | Boosting refers to the cooperation of ''Halo'' players to earn Matchmaking EXP or [[Achievement]]s. Such players dishonestly earn EXP through various means; a common technique is to have most of the players intentionally lose or quit out, allowing the "victor" to gain EXP without any actual effort. Some boosters also sign several dummy profiles or guests into Xbox Live, play Matchmaking, and kill the inactive guests repeatedly for points and EXP. | ||
In some cases, players may also form game parties larger than a given playlist's team size; when the party enters that playlist, some of the party members will inevitably be separated onto a different team. These party members may then facilitate boosting by remaining inactive, while their "enemies" kill them for free points. Such separated players may also [[betrayal|Teamkill]] or use [[Suicide|Suicide Insurance]] to help control the outcome of the match. | In some cases, players may also form game parties larger than a given playlist's team size; when the party enters that playlist, some of the party members will inevitably be separated onto a different team. These party members may then facilitate boosting by remaining inactive, while their "enemies" kill them for free points. Such separated players may also [[betrayal|Teamkill]] or use [[Suicide|Suicide Insurance]] to help control the outcome of the match. | ||
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===Armor Lock=== | ===Armor Lock=== | ||
Although Armor Lock is a normal [[Armor | Although Armor Lock is a normal [[Armor Ability]], using it is widely considered to be an annoying tactic. Many players consider Armor Lock to be grossly overpowered, giving wielders an unfair advantage. [[343 Industries]] responded by severely reducing Armor Lock's effectiveness in the September 2011 title update. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |