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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. | 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 [[ | 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 Insurance]] to help control the outcome of the match. | ||
EXP boosting, if detected, will earn a Matchmaking ban. [[Ban#The Banhammer|The Banhammer]] is able to recognize completely inactive players (as in, dummy players) in matches. Achievement boosting isn't against the rules, but it is often mistaken for EXP boosting and in such cases results in the same ban. | EXP boosting, if detected, will earn a Matchmaking ban. [[Ban#The Banhammer|The Banhammer]] is able to recognize completely inactive players (as in, dummy players) in matches. Achievement boosting isn't against the rules, but it is often mistaken for EXP boosting and in such cases results in the same ban. |